The 8524 Programmable DC Electronic Load can be used for testing and evaluating a variety of DC power sources. Its wide operating range operating modes and excellent measurement accuracy makes the 8524 well-suited for characterizing DC Power supplies, DC-DC Converters, batteries, fuel cells and solar cells.
The loads can operate in CC, CV, CR or CP mode while voltage/current or resistance/power values are measured and displayed in real time. Load terminals are isolated and floating. Over temperature, over power, over voltage, over current and reverse polarity protection will help protect your valuable prototype and circuits.
The DC loads are easy to use. All parameters can be set quickly and precisely from the front panel, or programmed via RS232 or USB interfaces.
Features:
Operates between 0-60 VDC, 1 mA-240 A, 5000 W max
Constant current (CC), resistance (CR), voltage (CV) and power (CP) operation
Built-in high resolution (1 mA/1 mV) voltage and current measurement (range dependant)
Bright, easy to read display (VFD technology)
Built-in transient generator
Programmable via RS232 or USB interface. RS232 to TTL serial converter cable, USB to TTL serial converter cable, and application software included
List mode operation for increased throughput
Battery testing mode to provide Ah rating of battery
Flexible triggering: Create trigger events by front panel keystroke, back panel TTL signal or software
Connect multiple units in parallel to increase current rating